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Place | 5-10 Starters | 11-20 Starters | 21-49 Starters | 50-69 Starters | 70+ Starters |
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1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
8 | 2 | 4 | |||
9 | 1 | 3 | |||
10 | 2 | ||||
11 | 1 |
Beginner Racer Program | Approved Clinic | Stage Race |
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Recommended for all novices. 5 points upon successful completion of all elements of the curriculum for 4 > 3 upgrade (earned at any time) | Up to 5 points for 4 > 3 upgrade as determined by USA Cycling (earned at any time) | Points awarded per points table for overall GC based for 3 > 2 and 2 > 1 |
Place | Championships and UCI Omnium or Sprint Tournament | Championships and UCI Mass Start Single Race/Non-Championship Omniums or Sprint Tournament* | Non-Championship Mass Start Single Race or Sprint Tournament^ |
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1 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
4 | 2 | 1 | |
5 | 1 |
Upgrade points may not be earned in individual events that are part of an omnium - upgrade points for these events are assigned based on omnium placing only. * Sprint Tournament with more than 6 riders ^Sprint Tournament with less than 6 rider
Road Category Equivalency | Approved Clinic |
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Riders who are Pro or Cat. 1 on road may be upgraded to Cat. 2 on track with approval of USA Cycling and may be required to successfully complete clinics or other skills training. | Up to 5 points for 4 > 3 upgrade as determined by USA Cycling (earned at any time) |
Place | 5-10 Starters | 11-20 Starters | 21-35 Starters | 36-60 Starters | 61-80 Starters | 81+ Starters |
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1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||
8 | 2 | 4 | ||||
9 | 1 | 3 | ||||
10 | 2 | |||||
11 | 1 |
Road Cat. | MTB XC Cat. | Suggested CX Cat. |
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Pro/1 | Pro | 1 |
2 | Pro | 3 |
3 | 2 | 4 |
4 | Novice | Novice |
Novice | Novice | Novice |
Cyclocross (CX) categories may also be upgraded by conversion from a rider’s earned road or mountain bike (MTB) cross country (XC) category. If during the season, a rider upgrades in road or MTB XC, the CX category can be upgraded to match the road or XC category shown in the chart.
Place | 5-10 Starters | 11-20 Starters | 21-49 Starters | 50-69 Starters | 70+ Starters |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | ||
8 | 2 | 4 | |||
9 | 1 | 3 | |||
10 | 2 | ||||
11 | 1 |
Beginner Racer Program | Approved Clinic | Stage Race |
---|---|---|
Recommended for all novices. 5 points upon successful completion of all elements of the curriculum for 4 > 3 upgrade (earned at any time) | Up to 5 points for 4 > 3 upgrade as determined by USA Cycling (earned at any time) | Points awarded per points table for overall GC based for 3 > 2 and 2 > 1 |
Place | Championships and UCI Omnium or Sprint Tournament | Championships and UCI Mass Start Single Race/Non-Championship Omniums or Sprint Tournament* | Non-Championship Mass Start Single Race or Sprint Tournament^ |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
4 | 2 | 1 | |
5 | 1 |
Upgrade points may not be earned in individual events that are part of an omnium - upgrade points for these events are assigned based on omnium placing only. * Sprint Tournament with more than 6 riders ^Sprint Tournament with less than 6 rider
Road Category Equivalency | Approved Clinic |
---|---|
Riders who are Pro or Cat. 1 on road may be upgraded to Cat. 2 on track with approval of USA Cycling and may be required to successfully complete clinics or other skills training. | Up to 5 points for 4 > 3 upgrade as determined by USA Cycling (earned at any time) |
Place | 5-10 Starters | 11-20 Starters | 21-35 Starters | 36-60 Starters | 61-80 Starters | 81+ Starters |
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1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||
8 | 2 | 4 | ||||
9 | 1 | 3 | ||||
10 | 2 | |||||
11 | 1 |
Road Cat. | MTB XC Cat. | Suggested CX Cat. |
---|---|---|
Pro/1 | Pro | 1 |
2 | Pro | 3 |
3 | 2 | 4 |
4 | Novice | Novice |
Novice | Novice | Novice |
Cyclocross (CX) categories may also be upgraded by conversion from a rider’s earned road or mountain bike (MTB) cross country (XC) category. If during the season, a rider upgrades in road or MTB XC, the CX category can be upgraded to match the road or XC category shown in the chart.
The Novice category replaces what was the lowest numerical category in each disciplines. Road 5, Cyclocross 5, Track 5, MTB 3.
The Novice category replaces what was the lowest numerical category in each disciplines. Road 5, Cyclocross 5, Track 5, MTB 3.
The Novice category is an indicator for new riders that this is where they should start.
The Novice category is an indicator for new riders that this is where they should start.
For the present, the old numerical category and new Novice designation are completely interchangeable. This includes any policies or regulations that apply to races or race directors. As an example, someone who has a Cat. 5 and is now a Novice will compete in the same races and under the same policies and regulations whether the event is labeled Novice or Cat. 5
For the present, the old numerical category and new Novice designation are completely interchangeable. This includes any policies or regulations that apply to races or race directors. As an example, someone who has a Cat. 5 and is now a Novice will compete in the same races and under the same policies and regulations whether the event is labeled Novice or Cat. 5
No. Understanding that this is a rolling change the categories will be interchangeable for the near term. USAC is suggesting that events change the designation when permitting and creating event announcements and will be requiring this in the future.
Example
Cat. 5 Road Race is now Novice Road Race
Cat. 4/5 CX Race is now Cat. 4/Novice CX Race
No. Understanding that this is a rolling change the categories will be interchangeable for the near term. USAC is suggesting that events change the designation when permitting and creating event announcements and will be requiring this in the future.
Example
Cat. 5 Road Race is now Novice Road Race
Cat. 4/5 CX Race is now Cat. 4/Novice CX Race
There are no current regulatory changes. However organizers are encouraged to provide a race experience catered around welcoming new race participants.
There are no current regulatory changes. However organizers are encouraged to provide a race experience catered around welcoming new race participants.
No. The lowest category number designation in a category is completely interchangeable as part of this rolling change. Eligible categories on electronic licenses will be switched converted over to the new Novice designation. There is not need to obtain a new hard copy license.
No. The lowest category number designation in a category is completely interchangeable as part of this rolling change. Eligible categories on electronic licenses will be switched converted over to the new Novice designation. There is not need to obtain a new hard copy license.
Yes. You upgrade in the different disciplines based on the published upgrade criteria.
Yes. You upgrade in the different disciplines based on the published upgrade criteria.
Generally yes, subject to the rules that govern entries and how an event organizer creates their schedule.
Generally yes, subject to the rules that govern entries and how an event organizer creates their schedule.
Yes.
Yes.
There is no requirement based on time in category, however riders who meet certain performance criteria/success in racing/participation must upgrade to the next category per USA Cycling’s upgrade policy. See the specific guidelines per discipline.
There is no requirement based on time in category, however riders who meet certain performance criteria/success in racing/participation must upgrade to the next category per USA Cycling’s upgrade policy. See the specific guidelines per discipline.